Unit 1: Leading and Working With People
Integrate into management, create positive climate, polish leadership skills
Great leaders realize people are their company’s most important asset. They know the potential energy each member of their team brings to work every day and understand how to harness that energy.
“Leading and Working with People” will show you how to approach leadership from a people perspective. You will learn motivational skills that build individual confidence and group cohesion. You will discuss characteristics, skills and behaviors of leaders who lead by example, rather than title. You will learn new communication models that encourage an open flow of fresh ideas and how you can empower your people to confidently master new roles and responsibilities.
New leaders moving up from subordinate positions will learn how to overcome the obstacles that most new supervisors face. Group discussion and activities reveal how others deal with these transitions. You will learn the importance of accountability and trust in management, and what you need to know to be the leader that people want to follow.
“As a new supervisor, the ‘Leading and Working with People’ course has given me an effective toolset to create a positive work environment for my employees. I look forward to attending additional units of the program in search of becoming a valuable manager.”
Brenda L. Baltus, Corporate Services Specialist, NewPage Corporation, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), authorizes this course for 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 20 hours.
kwittenwyler@exed.wisc.edu